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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,518.51, 3,475.39 and 1,399.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,518.51, 3,475.39 and 1,399.38 is: 1,931.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,518.51 : 3,475.39 = 1,399.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,518.51/3,475.39 = 1,399.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,518.51x = 3,475.39 × 1,399.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,518.51x = 4,863,391.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,863,391.26/2,518.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,931.06

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